About the Coaching Staff

Chris Gabrielli became the eighth head coach of the Providence College men’s lacrosse program on June 21, 2012 and is embarking on his eighth season with the team.

Gabrielli had three All-BIG EAST selections in 2018. Senior James Barclay was a unanimous First Team selection. Junior Tate Boyce joined him on the First Team, while freshman Evan McGreen collected Second Team Honors. Barclay and Boyce also earned All-New England Second Team honors. Barclay was drafted for both the MLL (57th overall) and NLL (ninth overall) at the conclusion of his career. Jake Cook was also taken in the NLL draft (65th overall).

Matt Francis embarks on his fourth season with the Friars. Francis served as an assistant coach for the previous three seasons but was promoted to associate head coach by Gabrielli on August 5. Prior to arriving at Providence, he served as an assistant at Binghamton.

Kevin Gould is set to begin his first season with the Friars as an assistant coach/offensive coordinator. Gould was hired by head coach Gabrielli on September 16.

Boyce enters his first season as a graduate assistant after playing four seasons under Coach Gabrielli. Boyce graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and will be pursuing his Master’s degree in business administration, (MBA). Boyce, who is one of four ...